Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said he is confident passage into law of the proposed Konektadong Pinoy Act will bolster the country’s digital infrastcuture and enhance connectivity for all Filipinos. This after Cayetano formally filed in the Senate the committee report for Senate Bill No....
Best Artist Award, 2023 Asia Artist Awards. The first Filipino and first Southeast Asian act nominated for Billboard Awards in 2021. Youth Ambassador, National Commission on Culture and the Arts, 2021. SB19's Pablo, Stell, Ken, Justin, and Josh for Style Weekend's May 17, 2024 cover (Photo...
There's a pressing need for educational institutions to provide flexible and tailored approaches to meet the needs of students in today's fast-paced world. Traditional education undoubtedly has its merits. However, its structured nature doesn't always cater to the diverse needs of every student,...
The growth of the country's digital economy slowed down last year despite surpassing the P2 trillion mark, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported. The gross value added of the digital economy amounted to P2.05 trillion from January to December 2023, a 7.7 percent increase compared to...
The Yuchengco Group’s Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has teamed up with a Japanese global IT and fintech company Digital Wallet Corporation (DWC) to enhance the facilitation of cross-border digital transactions between the Philippines and Japan. In a statement, RCBC First...
President Marcos is on a mission to create one million digital jobs which could bring in P24 billion to fund public services and infrastructure projects by 2028. DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. convenes the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) in...
As he highlighted the importance of having speedy internet for Filipinos to reach their full potential, President Marcos led the launch of the National Fiber Backbone Phase 1 (NFB P1) aimed at increasing internet connectivity service capacity to various data centers in the country. President...
Senator Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian (Senate PRIB) Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian is pushing for the digital transformation of the basic education sector to provide for the proper implementation of remote learning amid the extreme summer heat....
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said that individuals can obtain their digital taxpayer identification number (TIN) IDs online at no charge, any day of the week. In a statement, BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr. said that taxpayers no longer need to physically visit the Revenue District...
KodeGo addresses the digital skills gap among the workforce by providing accessible and comprehensive digital skills training programs. As the country aims to reach a US$35 billion economy by 2025, it will have to face the challenge of a lack of digital skills among the...
Filipinos may soon opt to pay their miscellaneous fees online as the Bureau of Customs (BOC) partners with the Landbank of the Philippines (Landbank) to use its digital payment system. In a statement, the BOC announced that it inked a memorandum of agreement with Landbank to utilize its...
GoTyme Bank experienced phenomenal growth in the Philippines. Garnering praises for its exceptional user experience, robust security measures and outstanding customer service, the bank attracted 2.5 million users in just 15 months after its launch in 2022. A refreshing alternative to...
